subs
trate
Plural
substrates
1
the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
2
an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population
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3
any stratum or layer lying underneath another
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4
the underlying surface or material where an organism attaches, grows, or feeds
- The lichen adhered firmly to the rocky substrate, surviving in harsh conditions.
- Earthworms burrow through the soil substrate, aiding in its aeration and nutrient mixing.
- Aquarium plants need a sandy substrate to root and obtain nutrients effectively.
- The biofilm developed on the substrate of the water pipe, consisting of various microorganisms.
- Researchers chose a gel-like substrate in the Petri dish to culture and observe bacterial growth.